Practical Technology

With a tweak here and a bit of tuning there, the Apple TV is going from the best available media extender to becoming to movie watching what the iPod is to music: the device that defines a category.
First, you can now rent and buy movies for Apple TV on the same day that they’re [...]

Linux computers are everywhere. Oh, you may not think you’re using Linux, but if you have a DVR (Digital Video Recorder) recording your television shows or a NAS (Network Attached Storage) device or a Wi-Fi AP (Access Point) on your home network, chances are you’re running Linux. None of those devices are as cute or [...]

When last we left Apple TV, it had just received its Apple TV 2.01 ‘upgrade.’ Unfortunately, this improved version also came with some problems. Now, with the just released Apple 2.02, the Apple TV gets the 2.01 improvements without the 2.01 bugs.

Apple sneaked out a new update for the Apple TV on Friday night. While, it’s mostly a bug-fix update, it does bring a handy new feature to the Apple TV as well. Well, it would be handy if it didn’t work so slowly anyway.
First, as for the bug-fixes, while Apple isn’t saying what 2.01 [...]

With the recent changes to the iPhone/iPod’s software, the iPod Touch looks like it could become a useful business tool.
I have a confession to make. I love my iPod Touch. It’s simply the best way to listen to music on the go or to watch a film when I’m stuck on a long flight. What [...]